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One of the first signs of a healthy goat is posture. A healthy goat usually has her head and tail up, stands erect, and holds her ears erect. That doesn’t mean that every time a goat has her tail or ears down that she is sick. It is just a sign to be taken in conjunction with other signs. A goat that doesn’t feel well will hunch with tail down and not be as responsive to external stimuli such as sounds or physical activity.

A goat with an upset stomach, bloat, or urinary calculi (see Chapter 11) will stretch out repeatedly, trying to relieve the pressure or discomfort or trying to pee. This abnormal posture is a sign that you need to check out the goat immediately.

Observe your goats when they’re healthy and note how they stand and move, how they interact, and how they look overall. Any change is your first clue that something might be wrong.